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Baseball: Hawaii hopes recruits aren’t reeled in during MLB draft

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The composition of the University of Hawaii baseball team could be affected with this week’s Major League Baseball draft.

The ‘Bows are awaiting: 1) how many of the nine signed recruits will be picked in the three-day, 40-round draft that begins Monday, and 2) of the chosen, who will accept a pro offer or enroll at UH in August.

“The draft is one of the more important things that determine the success of your program,” UH coach Mike Trapasso said. “This past year, we actually survived and kept a few guys from signing pro contracts.